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14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

14 more areas to benefit from streamlined local services

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

MHRA delivers record performance as 2025 26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting a year of strong and ...

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First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

First British made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs....

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HM Land Registry reports strong progress for customers

HM Land Registry reports strong progress for customers

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

HM Land Registry’s Annual Report 2025-26 highlights faster services, digital milestones and progress made towards a more efficient property market....

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Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Rachel Reeves Mansion House 2026 speech

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her third Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 14 July 2026....

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register ...

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CNC narrows gender pay gap to record low

CNC narrows gender pay gap to record low

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The CNC has reduced its mean gender pay gap to 2.95%, outperforming policing and the wider public sector as it continues towards its 2035 target....

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Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth....

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Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

Targeted support for North East clean energy project to create thousands of jobs and power Britain's green future

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North Ea...

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Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support

Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

First ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers published....

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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector....

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5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

5 years on, Londoners remember the impact of July 2021 floods

Monday, 13 July 2026

It's 5 years since the 2021 flash floods that affected 24 boroughs and over 2,000 properties, including homes, schools, hospitals, and Underground sta...

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Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes

Monday, 13 July 2026

The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social...

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UK leads Europe with contracts for low cost air defence systems

UK leads Europe with contracts for low cost air defence systems

Monday, 13 July 2026

MOD has awarded £3.16 million to three companies to counter drone threats, becoming the first European partner to act under a joint defence programme....

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Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation

Savers to see if their pension scheme is top of the league or in the relegation zone, as Government lays out timeline for biggest pension reforms in a generation

Monday, 13 July 2026

A timetable to implement the biggest pension reforms in a generation has been published today, showing how millions of savers will benefit over the co...

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Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses

Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses

Monday, 13 July 2026

Tens of thousands of small businesses to receive a boost, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces most significant reforms to small business finance in ...

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Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Friday, 10 July 2026

New plans published today will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers....

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Housing company fined £300,000 for sewage pollution

Housing company fined £300,000 for sewage pollution

Friday, 10 July 2026

Housing company Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd has been sentenced for polluting a North East stream following an Environment Agency investigation....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 10 July 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026

Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026

Friday, 10 July 2026

The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. Please submit nominations via the digital form below, b...

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Ventnor's coastal future takes shape as survey work gets underway

Ventnor's coastal future takes shape as survey work gets underway

Friday, 10 July 2026

The Environment Agency, in partnership with Isle of Wight Council, are launching ground investigations this summer...

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UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and inn...

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Sizewell B power plant given lifetime extension to 2055

Sizewell B power plant given lifetime extension to 2055

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Sizewell B power plant given 20?year lifetime extension to continue operating until 2055....

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Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech at Ruskin College. ...

Government approves UK’s second largest solar farm

Government approves UK’s second largest solar farm

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power as the government has approved a major new solar power project. ...

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One Earth Solar Farm development consent decision announced

One Earth Solar Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

The One Earth Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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10 Year Capital Plan to rebuild NHS and bring care closer to home

10 Year Capital Plan to rebuild NHS and bring care closer to home

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Government announces 10 Year Capital Plan to modernise NHS buildings, upgrade GP surgeries and bring more care closer to patients’ homes. ...

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Research shows backing female led businesses is good for growth

Research shows backing female led businesses is good for growth

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Research published today shows that women entrepreneurs have received a greater proportion of funding from Investing in Women Code signatories than th...

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United Kingdom Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership: 7 July 2026

United Kingdom Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership: 7 July 2026

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

United Kingdom-Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership....

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